About Us

Be Nourished is a collaboration between nutrition therapist Dana Sturtevant and counselor Hilary Kinavey and other community partners who believe that the capacity and potential to change is within every person. Our passion is helping people explore how an enjoyable relationship with food happens naturally when the focus is more on nurturing the body and mind and less on dieting.

Contact Us:

Be Nourished
3719 N Williams
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-4104
Fax: (503)287-4955

Our Services
Below is a complete list of the services we offer, all of which are grounded in improving your overall wellness and sense of self in relation to body image and your relationship with food.

Counseling
Nutrition Therapy
Yoga/Movement Classes
Motivational Interviewing
Workshops and Groups
Massage
Retreats

Our Staff

Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC specializes in eating disorders and weight-related concerns, in addition to healing from trauma, anxiety and depression and addictions. She is dedicated to helping others live conscious, authentic lives by cultivating a healthy relationship between food, mind, and body.
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Dana Sturtevant, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and Kripalu yoga teacher with extensive experience using a motivational approach to help individuals let go of food/weight obsession to heal relationship with food and reach a natural, healthy weight. Dana works with patients using awareness practice and conscious eating guidelines as the foundation for a more enjoyable eating experience.
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Jen Kneedler, LMT also graduated from East/West School of Massage in 2001. Her approach to massage is to devise a blend of relaxation and therapeutic elements tailored to meet each client's needs. Based on feedback from clients, she is able to provide deep tissue massage that feels both penetrating and solid, yet not invasive or painful. She specialized in deep tissue therapy, advanced myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Hot Stone massage, and relaxation massage.
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Teresa Weis , LPC, LMFT
Teresa is a family systems trained therapist, specializing in supporting individuals, couples and families.  Her practice is focused on supporting those living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, as well as those challenged by eating disorders, grief & loss, anxiety and depression, sexuality, gender and relationship issues.  Having lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 25 years, Teresa has a unique perspective to add to her therapeutic training.  She also has extensive experience supporting all kinds of parents around many different issues including adoption, ADHD, eating disorders and general parenting concerns. She has worked with adolescents and their families for over 12 years including in the public school system.
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Nicole Sandleben
Nicole is a professionally trained cook with emphasis on nurturing, healing, and balance.  She is available for private cooking lessons, meal consultations, kitchen organization, grocery store tours, and meal planning for gluten-free diets or special dietary needs.  Her focus is on the therapeutic benefits of the act of cooking.